LynnM sent me wonderful divisions of Quilting Bee, Floradora, Tea & Crumpets, Green with Envy and Polar Moon! What a haul! I just moved some gigantic no-name seedlings (4 years old and monstrous) from the patio garden and needed some smalls and there they are!

My list was deleted from my page and Lynn sent these babies without the benefit of list cruising and the only one I already have is Quilting Bee. Great job, Lynn and thanks. I'll have lots of fun planting your babies today!

My package went out early this morning heading from NJ out west. This is the earliest I've ever sent out my package, now I can just sit back and relax until I get mine. I can't wait to receive my package, this is fun and I enjoy it more every year. Thanks Daisy_me, your hard work makes it easier for the rest of us and I certainly appreciate it.
Cindy

Yay got my secret trade today (sorry I was delayed in getting it) from Lee aka Melati.
They look perfect like you just took them out of the garden.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
The bad part is that we were going to do a trade earlier this year, he was given my name so we never did the trade I feel bad!!! Hey Lee still wanna do a trade?

I recieved
Karin- looks beautiful
Knock Out- have wanted this one for a very long time!!!
Katie Q-never really thought about this one.looks nice
Xanadu-guess what I now have a hosta for every letter of the alphabet.
Yellow Splash Rim-wanted this one
Venessa-looked for this one on HL couldnt find it
Medusa-a definate want!!!!!
Allan P McConnell-on want list

Again thank you Lee!!! Oh yea what is that little tree looking thingy? That was an extra surprise. Oh and my daughter loved the balloons!
Kymmi

ps My package has to wait to go out til Friday.......going up North maybe up and over.

Kymmie..
That little tree looking thingy is Epimedium x Rubrum.
Glad to completed your alphabetical collection :)
Just search Venessa... I think its also called Munchkin ??
Sure.. would love to trade.. let me know what you have available.. I got your name as my secret trade after I sent you email for a trade... thus have to get the secret trade out first LOL!! thats ok..
And... Lee is a "SHE" LOL!!!!
Lee

THANK YOU LORI79!! Today I received my hostas that Lori sent me. They're awesome! I don't have any of these, so this is great! I received Blue Cadet which must have 8 or 9 eyes, huge! I also received Gold Standard, which surprisingly I didn't already have (how could I not have this oldie-but-goodie yet?). I also received Lemon Lime, and an unnamed green mini hosta which is just lovely. It is rather upright similar to Praying Hands (not Praying Hands, though), and the leaves are nice and wavy. Anybody recognize it? Once I get it potted up I will probably post a pic of the unnamed green one on the discussions side of the house. See the picture below... I will be potting them up tonight!!

woo hoo, mine received and look what I got....Blue skies, Gold Drop and Riptide; none of which I already had. Thank you so much, Uli. They were very large and healthy looking. This was great fun! I wish I had time to post a picture but I have to go to work. They are really awesome.

I receved my trade today! Mjjones433 sent 4 beautful hostas: Torch Light, Sugar & Cream, and Lakeside Kaleidoscope which were all new to me and Hadspen Blue which I love and was happy to get another. Thanks Mary, they arrived in great shape due to your great packing.

Thank you Petlover!
I got my package yesterday, which had:
1. Spritzer (Have it, love it, was planning to buy another one last weekend but passed when I saw the puny size available at the nursery... some coincidence!)
2. Jester - New to me, have never seen this one before!
3. Blue Cadet - Never have had one that I knew was correct, and never bought it either, so this is another one I needed! You were paying attention to that list! Now I can compare it to a couple of unknowns and Toy Soldier.

Wow! Everyone is getting some really great packages! You guys are going above and beyond the "rules" of the swap and making your secret pals very happy in the process. Such generosity! :-)

Now I have to add my own great package to the list.....I received a box from Fenceberry yesterday and to say I was happy is an understatement! LOL! Fenceberry was peeking at my wish list because she sent 'Sea Thunder' which I've been wanting for a very long time, as well as a sport of it called 'American Sweetheart' which looks like it's going to be a real stunner. In addition, she sent me 'Hacksaw' (never heard of this one but LOVE the leaf shape), and 'Foxfire Bamm Bamm' which has instantly earned the title of the most interesting leaves now in my collection.

Thanks to Fenceberry for a wonderful surprise!

Hope everyone else continues to have fun with the swap. Remember to get your box into the mail by 5/31 (if you haven't already).

Wow! I received my hosta trade today from Bukaeast! I was so excited to see Minuteman, Reptillian, Stained Glass, and Lakeside Black Satin. My minuteman did not make it through the winter, so I was excited to have it back! The others are new to me! All were in great shape and had great roots! Thank you again Bukaeast! I really appreciate what you sent me!

Got mine today, too, and have them planted. Awesome divisions of Christmas Tree, Pearl Lake, Pineapple Poll and So Sweet!! I love the red pets on PP and have it planted next to Pineapple Upsidedown Cake. My secret trader didn't include a note either, but the return addy was from Dave in Iowa. So thanks Dave, I love each one and they are all new to my gardens as well!!

I got mine today. Thank you Michiana, they arrived just fine. I received Kabitan and Stilleto to replace the two I lost. I also received Shiny Penny, Venusta, Lemon Lime, and Little Wonder. Thanks again Michiana, tomorrow is my birthday so its almost like a surprise birthday present lol.
Cindy

I got my trade yesterday. It had been in the post office waiting for me. I was away. Everything was in great condition. Thank you Keithrnjd. I received Cheatin Heart, Lakeside Roy El and Moonlight Sonata. I don't have any of these so I am really happy. Thanks Sally, Roz

Got my hosta Tuesday the 30th. I received Pearl Lake, Emerald Tiara and Abby. Didn't have any of them so thank you Debbie. I will enjoy them in my garden, and I like the Tiaras. I have a few and now might just have to get every one!!
Thanks again

Hi Lynnda glad they finally made their way to you.
Was worried do not know what's up with the post office.
They were sent the 22. Glad they are ok.
I am still waiting like a kid for Christmas Day.
I beleive everyone has had fun. Thank you
Daisy for hosting this Hosta Swap another year.
Debbie

I would like to send a big thank you to Angela/Organicshadegardener for the two beautiful hostas that I received. Angela sent a Lancifolia and a Plantaginea, both of which I do not have. I mail out my secret trade on 5-30 and it should have been delivered to Lexington, TN yesterday. Thanks for the fun!

Those who haven't received yet--be patient. 5/31 was the last day to mail so yours could be on the way. I'm also following up with anyone who didn't send me a confirmation number, and anyone that I managed to lose their confirmation number, to check on the status. I'll keep you posted! ;-)

Kimmie!!!!! I got it, I got it!!!! I am so happy. What a crappy day at work until I got my secret trade. I loved the care you took in wrapping each one and you made sure you sent hostas that I don't already have. Not to mention the extra goodies - name tags, garden trowel, and tropical scented cologn...I mean bug spray. Thank you so much!

I got:
Lemon Lime
Twilight
Ground Master
and Holly's Dazzler

By the way, has anyone told you that you write like a girl? I mean that in a nice way, honestly.

Hi all I got my package today. Christmas early.
I received Lakeside Dragonfly from my want list...
Feather Boa..wanted this one. I love it...and Dawns Early Light...pretty. Was wanting some new golden one's
I Love them all...already in water
Thank you so so very much.
Robyn
Hostabuff

Sorry Guys. Forgot to check here for updates. Got mine last week from spencer1400. Lakeside Shore Master and Emerald Tiara. Both are planted in a prominent spot in the front yard.
Thanks so much. Camera on the fritz so hopefully pics soon.
Paws

Cindy528, if you're out there I've been trying to reach you via e-mail, I think my e-mails are going to your SPAM folder. :-( Nothing bad, no worries, but please get a hold of me and/or check your SPAM folder. Thanks!

Hi Dukegg1,
I just wanted to publicly Thank You!!!
You made my first time participating in the Secret Swap a wonderful experience for me.
These are the Hostas I received from Dukegg1;
Potomac Pride(((Wonderfully Huge)))!!
September Sun((Very Pretty))
El Nino((Really Nice))
Stilleto((Adorable))
All in perfect condition and all nicely named and tagged.Thank You Again,I'm so glad I was able to be part of this swap!!And I look forward to doing it again!!
Daisyme;
This is my first time with your swap,And I'm so happy I was able to be part of it.Great Job!! And from everything I've read,Great People!!
One of the most fun things I've done!!!!
Granny57
Todays Memories Are Tomorrows Treasures
May You Have Many Yesterdays!!!

..."There Here"!
I Received My Box Today(Sat) From Alexa(caliloo)!color>
Yes Alexa My Box Landed Today While I was Helping Set-Up Our High School Graduation Ceremonies.
What a Wonderful Hosta Box to Come Home and Open!

Got my package from Deb,IL today... thank you so much Deb!
she sent me some cute mini hostas .. and they are going to my new hosta bed tomorrow...
Tot Tot
Saishu Jima
Dawn
Emerald & rubies
Pacific blue edger
and a very nice size of Second Wind

I want to post a Thanks to Badzoe from Hosta_Mom! Hosta_Mom is having some computer issues and is unable to post this herself, but wanted Badzoe to know that the package was received and it was wonderful. She got 3 hostas, Sun Power, Blue Cadet, & a no-ID one, plus 2 companion babies.

The expression "Good things come to those who wait" could not be more true. I just got my package from Hosta_Mom and it is a winner!

I opened the box to find 2 large clumps of Sedum Sarmentosum. Hosta_Mom says this is a great ground cover for shady spots - I can't wait to find out!

The next thing I unwrapped was a gorgeous large Christmas Fern. Yay! Friends for my hostas! It will look awesome in the new bed. I only have hostas planted there right now and have been wondering which companions to put with them, now I know! LOL!

After that came a nice sized Lady Fern. Whoopeee! More hosta friends! This new bed is gonna be gorgeous with all the new companions!

And now for the hostas.....

BLue Mouse Ears - this has been on my "want" list for oh.. I dunno... FOREVER! I have not been able to find it locally, and here it is!

Also a nice sized piece of Lemon Lime. It is JUST what I need for my rapidly filling new bed - love the smaller ones you can tuck in and let them shine.

Thanks ever so much for the fantastic swap box Hosta_Mom! I really really REALLY love them all!

By now everyone should have received a package! If you have not, please, please, please contact me! I want to make sure everyone is happy, and at the very least it will let me know who didn't send and maybe shouldn't be allowed to participate next year (sad, but true).

Thanks again to everyone for participating. It was lots of fun, and I hope you all enjoyed yourselves! :-)